Bichon Days of Summer It was one of the Brightest most Cheerful kinds of a day, as we unloaded our vehicles. The excitement filled the air at the Bates Nut Farm with views of lush grassy show rings. Fond memories …
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Tracey Fishell passes
Tracey Fishell passes It is with fond memories and a sad heart we convey the passing of another one of our club members. On March 23, 2023, Tracey Fishell passed away peacefully, in his sleep at home with his wife …
2023 Winter Specialty Recap
It was a wind blowing, rainy blustery day as the crates rolled in the Exhibitor’s Hall at the prestigious Del Mar Fairgrounds. Hopes were High with expectations of the Big beautiful ribbons and Waterford Crystal prizes. A “Title Holder’s Parade” …
Mary Ellen Mills passes
Mary Ellen Mills Mary Ellen passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, the day of our Winter Specialty. Remembering back in time, we truly enjoyed the shows at Bates Nut Farm in June, where Mary Ellen was often seen riding …
Joe Waterman passes
Joe Waterman 3/8/1932 – 5/30/2020 The fancy has lost an icon, Joe Waterman died in his sleep, May 30th, 2020. Joe will always be remembered by Bichon breeders and exhibitors, along with Frank Sabella, for putting a pattern on that …
Jack, Jellybean and Holly win at the BFCSD Specialty shows
Congratulations to IntCH GCH CH Hollyhock SHE Returns “Holly” and her grandkids, CH Hollyhock Go Figure “Jack” and CH Hollyhock Madam Secretary “Jellybean” for their recent wins at the Bichon Frise Club Of San Diego’s annual Specialty Shows in Del …
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Team Romeo goes to Orlando
Team Romeo headed to the AKC Nationals in Orlando Florida for a weekend of shows and visits with some of our extended Hollyhock family. Pam and Dave Williams made the journey to Orlando from their home just outside of Atlanta …
Romeo is #1 Bichon Frise Owner Handler for 2019
He did it! Congratulations to IntCH GCH CH Hollyhock Alfa Romeo “Romeo” for achieving the #1 Bichon Frise Owner Handler AKC ranking for 2019. It would not have been possible without “Team Romeo”, including his wonderful owners, Tony and Anne …
Hollyhock Alfa Romeo Best In Show Owner Handler
Congratulations to IntCH GCH CH Hollyhock Alfa Romeo for his BEST IN SHOW Owner Handler award at the Malibu Kennel Club show. Thank you to judge Michael J. (Mickey) Feigelson for his Non-Sporting Group 1 Owner Handler placement and to …
Barbara Stubbs passes away
It is with great sadness that we convey that Barbara Stubbs, a long time Bichon Frise fancier passed away on November 24th, 2018. She was 89 years old. Barbara was instrumental in having the Bichon Frise recognized by the AKC …
Debra Farrow says goodbye to 18 year old Austin
Today we learned of the loss of Hollyhock Lake Of Silver, “Austin“, born 1/8/2000 and went to the rainbow bridge on 2/13/2018. Here are some photos of Austin and a note from his mom, Debra Farrow. RIP Austin. Sweet Austin …
Westminster 2018 Best In Show Congratulations to Flynn
Congratulations to FLYNN for taking the ultimate prize at Westminster 2018! Only the second Bichon Frise to achieve Best In Show since JR did it in 2001. Also, special congratulations to his breeders, Lorrie Carlton and Larry Letsche for their …
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Ed Fair passes away
Today we learned that another long time Bichon Frise fancier/breeder/exhibitor has left us. Ed Fair passed away of a ruptured aortic aneurism. He was 83. Ed had been a long time exhibitor in the dog show world starting out with …
Barbara Chappell passes away
Barbara Chappell, a long time Bichon Frise fancier and frequent exhibior, passed away today of heart failure. She was 89 years old. Coming west from New England in the early 50’s, Barbara started her show days handling her own standard …
Bill Johnston passes away
Today we share the sad news that Bill Johnston, a long time BFCSD and BFCA member, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 of heart failure. He was 67. Bill and his longtime companion Sandy Phillips have been members of the …